Battle warms as Republicans gain momentum in primaries
The preliminaries for the Republican nomination grow lively with a favorable outlook for GOP success this year. The Democratic party waits on President Wilson to announce a third term stance while infighting hints at strategic moves. Prominent candidates include Johnson, Wood, Lowden, and Hoover, each with strengths and weaknesses.
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Wilson
United States
Mr. Wilson
White House
South
Johnson
Wood
Lowden
Hoover
The Young Ones and the Call for Thrift
A lyrical piece laments indulgent spending by parents and the resulting lack of thrift in youth. It warns that careless financial habits will burden future generations, urging a return to frugal living before hard times arrive.
Republicans face 1920 nomination choices and Third Party risk
The passage discusses potential candidates including Hoover Johnson Roosevelt Wood and Lowden. It notes Hoover will not run as a third party candidate, warns third party action could weaken democracy, and highlights perceived strengths and regional balances among candidates with a Western-leaning expectation for the GOP nomination.
Seven Dollars Per Deficit Rider Shipper Question
A Cedar Rapids Republican quips that seven dollars paid for railroad deficits benefits travelers and shippers yet the man who neither rode nor shipped gains nothing, prompting questions about who pays for rail costs.
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Cedar Rapids
Berkman and Goldman in Russia under Bolshevik rule
The piece notes Berkman and Goldman clash under Bolshevik rule as they endure long hours and a reduced diet. It mocks their prior claims of peace and prosperity in this country, suggesting their fate is a harsh reward.
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Berkman
Goldman
Russia
Wording on a drifter’s path quoted by Cherokee Democrat
A clipped comment notes a man once driven to drink would be tickled to be led to it, reflecting a wry, hometown newspaper aside.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Decatur Family
A Decatur Illinois family praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for colds and coughs. Mrs. Benjamin F Blakeney says it helped children with croup and she uses it herself. Lemmon's Drug Store advertises the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Benjamin F. Blakeney
Decatur, Ill
Lemmon
Europe disappointed by treaty rejection surprise drains away
Europe expresses disappointment over the treaty rejection but says it is not surprised by any developments from Washington. The sentiment reflects long standing expectations and a wary stance toward U.S. policy.
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Europe
Washington, D. C
Springfield
Mass
What Did You Get Last Year It Cost the People Only
A brief item notes the prior year's spending burden on residents, highlighting the total cost to the public and hinting at how funds were allocated across departments. No additional specifics are provided in the readable text.
Air Fishing Tribe Discovered Near Manila by Marines
A hiking detachment of United States Marines discovers an Igorot air fishing tribe north of Manila. They fly peculiar kites with baited hooks at the tails each evening at dusk to fish for bats in the air.
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Manila
United States
Iowa Fourth in Education Drive Against Social Diseases
Physicians teachers and officials across Iowa join a federal state campaign to eradicate general diseases through education. Dr. Wilbur Conkling reports Iowa ranked fourth in March for high school students reached by government and state literature, with some 45 000 pupils receiving materials. Detention for noncompliance may occur if offenders refuse treatment, shifting away from wartime segregation toward public education and mandated reporting.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Washington
Wilbur 8 S. Conkling
General Disease Control
Bureau
Ralph Ince Reprises Lincoln in The Land of Opportunity at Graham
Ralph Ince stars as Abraham Lincoln in The Land of Opportunity, opening a two day engagement at the Graham next Friday and Saturday. Ince, who long shaped Lincoln on screen, directs the picture, selected the cast, supervised costumes and sets, and did much of the writing work himself. He notes his Lincoln portrayal grew from a studious, human view of the president beyond his beard.
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Ralph Ince
Abraham Lincoln
Selsnick
Land of Opportunity
Graham
Lincoln
Songbird
Mr. Ince
Woman Highway Robber Strikes Des Moines Soldier
Des Moines reports a bold highwaywoman robbed soldier George White of five dollars and a gold watch on Grand avenue. White described the suspect as about 30, blonde, five feet tall, 130 pounds, with a handgun and a handbag containing the loot. Police say the thief is a new trick.
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Des Moines
George White
Camp Dodge
Grand Avenue
White
Slickup
Bad corn costs leg Waterloo
J. L. Wilson, 73, underwent leg amputation after infection from a corn. Medicine caused a wound and blood poisoning, making amputation necessary to save his life.
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Waterloo
J. L. Wilson
Beauty Advice and Digestive Health Cure Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes complexion care for aging women through baths diet and exercise. It links yellow eyes dulling flesh and indigestion to liver problems and touts Chamberlain's Tablets from Lemmon's Drug Store as the remedy.
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Chamberlain's
Lemmon's Drug Store
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Mutual
Abe Martin
Shakespeare Club
Roosevelt
Teddy
Illinois
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
S. Michigan Ave
Chicago
Cravenette
C. M. & F. Clothing Co
the Evening Journal
Titus First Mortgages
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine, Iowa
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemsey
Washington, IA
S. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair Ridg
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Blue
Cordelia E. Klopfenstein
F. & M. Bank Bldg
G. W.meyer
Keota, Iowa
M. H. Sartor Mre
M. H. Sartor Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Suvare
Klein Klothing Ko
Washington, Iowa
Attorn
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Black
C. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Opfigq
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bidg
Merth Gide
Eicher, Livingston & Eeicher
LAW
Abetract
Hrington
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Giants Oak Federal Courts
Specia Collectionment
Crail’s
Auctione
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
J. D. Dayton
West Chester
Oshio County
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